Why is fashion and styling not a priority for Kangana Ranaut? Find out

The actor on her sense of style

I think my style is instinctive. To be honest, I don’t think I am very stylish. And fashion and styling are not my top priority. There was a time when I spent a lot of money on clothes but that phase has passed; today I don’t like to attract too much attention to my clothes. My instinct is to not overdo the look. In other words, I don’t believe in over-accessorising or having a lot of embellishments. I like to focus on one accessory. I do believe that grooming is very important. For example, when I first came to Mumbai, a girl from the mountains, I couldn’t really speak English so I decided that in order to reach out to the world I would need to improve my English. I think it’s important to improve your skills and be well groomed. My personal style is a little androgynous: that’s the most comfortable way of being for me. I don’t believe that fashion should be stressful. Getting stressed leads to five grey hairs and you don’t want that. However I do enjoy doing my own shopping and styling. Shopping is such a pleasurable thing. Why would I let anyone shop for me? It’s my money and I want to spend it the way I like. Just like the films and characters I choose to play, I am inspired by fashion that pushes me beyond my limits, that transcends, and my choice of an outfit is an expression. It says a lot about my mood.